not to -> never to

[vkhu]

"my father told me not to borrow money from friends"

Can I replace not with never? I know the meaning would change a little bit but is it correct from the grammatical standpoint?

[Gillnetter]

"My father told me not to borrow money from friends"

Can I replace not with never? I know the meaning would change a little bit but is it correct from the grammatical standpoint?

Yes, it is acceptable.